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[To]: The Defense Committee
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012, 11:59 AM | Message # 16 |
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| Drones, especially in such manageable numbers, do no render a world invulnerable to assault. They provide an assistance to starfighter-based naval forces. However, in the case of the I-002 series, they do not, in the numbers shown, provide an adequate defense against capitol vessels or even more heavily armored freighter types. As such, the worlds purchasing these drones are not rendered impregnable by any means of the imagination.
Regardless of what the Encyclopedia Galactica has to say about interceptors, the I-002 is designated what it is designated; there is no reason to drop any of its cannon because of a name. That being said, the Z-95 Headhunter is an aging piece of machinery that isn't suitable for most planetary navies unless it is being utilized as a trainer or being switched out for something better. Why should I lower my product to the point where some pirate's Z-95 can easily shoot it down? Why should I shorten their range to simply atmospheric? There is no point in that.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012, 2:01 PM | Message # 17 |
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| Mr. Chairman!
I don't wish to step on your toes on this matter, however there are multiple fighters and other vehicles that pack more punch then what would typically be placed for that class design!!! I look at it like this: As long as Mr. Stark uses his drone fighters for what he has purposed to do with them, I have no problem!!! However, operating these drones outside of what he has told us would render us able to stop any further sales based on dishonesty as well as a few other selected words as well!!! I will be willing to allow this to happen, as drones, I believe, if used correctly, could serve a good purpose!!!
Acherin itself fields Anti-Air Drones. We commissioned these drones because Acherin itself does not it's military members to be placed in harms way with them just sitting there in a AA-turret. Atleast with mobile drones taking up this role, it keeps manpower at it's fullest, as well as being able to rather create jobs, due to the drone's manual option as well!!!
Thus, with that said, Mr. Stark! Can these drones somehow be rigged to have a manual option as well?! If so, I believe that doing so would keep the Starfighter Corp from being weakened, and put skilled pilots, rather then in the cockpit of a fighter, but into a cockpit on the ground, able to control the movements from the ground level!
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012, 3:05 PM | Message # 18 |
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| I am not suggesting shortening their range to the atmosphere in any serious way, I am suggesting a restricted sublight vacuum speed if you wish to have these units as armoured as you do.
While I am in favour of a droid fitting it's role, I am not in favour of a droid automatically having an advantage not available in most market produced human-pilotable classes of starfighter..
Downgrade the speed or the armour Mr Stark, the weapon loadout is reasonable. But I will not approve this petition until the fighter is in line with contemporary human piloted ones.
As for you Governor Tu'Rot, I agree, and I furthermore would like to state I think your drones are a paragon of responsibility. I am not convinced, however, that all the worlds Mr Stark proposes to sell these units to are equally responsible, nor am I at this time convinced that it is safe or justifiable to have droid starfighters which are effectively the superior in most measures to standard Planetary issue fighters.
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012, 4:59 PM | Message # 19 |
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| I am willing to see a 10 MGLT reduction in speed to the I-002 series drones, for the purposes of those sold to the particular planets in this regard.
Governor Tu'Rot, I trust that what is said is kept among us, yes? Shortly after the Droid Uprising, Vigilance Technologies began extensive work into an USCV program, or an unmanned space-combat vehicle program. All prior drone units will soon be available through a very sophisticated method of direct human control, so yes, there will be options with the drones, although this method will be significantly more expensive due to equipment and human factors.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012, 5:29 PM | Message # 20 |
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| Understandable, Mr. Stark!!! Rest assured your secret is safe with me! I can level with your speed reduction in this case, however with the Chairman at this time not willing to approve the sale, I believe that we must dig deeper, in order to best serve yourself as well as ensuring that the affected planets gets a good product!!! Are you able to program restrictions to these drone starfighters?! And by restrictions, I mean safeguards that your company can put into place to ensure that the fighter does nothing else but what it is primarily listed to do?! As long as the fighter stays in the system of the purchaser, I will have no problem with this!!!
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012, 5:45 PM | Message # 21 |
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| I feel Chairman Oriel will approve the sale with the reduction in speed. It's in line with what he wanted.
Governor, you have contracted through me before; you know I can deliver premier product that matches what people want, to the letter. The restrictions within the drones do indeed ensure that they cannot operate outside their assigned parameters. They can't be used offensively, they can't simply turn on their owners and even theft would have no real success.
Vigilance Technologies took a great number of steps to make sure rules and safety were followed.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012, 6:10 PM | Message # 22 |
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| So we are agreed then?
They will be restricted to a sublight speed no higher than 80 MGLT?
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012, 6:31 PM | Message # 23 |
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| I am agreed. The I-002 series drones to be sold to Taum Reese, Arramanx and Beta Olikark will have their speed reduced to 80 MGLT.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012, 10:14 PM | Message # 24 |
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| I would hasten to add further, the sale will be pending sample testing. The engine speed restriction should be achieved through integral mechanical means (not things local techs can simply reverse) and not software.
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Wednesday, 26 Sep 2012, 6:11 AM | Message # 25 |
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| It is a simple item to just alter the actual engine itself. If you have no further issues, Chairman Oriel, may I assume this meeting is complete? Added (26 Sep 2012, 6:11 AM)
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After some consideration, Senator, I would like to propose they be reduced to 90 MGLT instead of 80. This places the I-002 closer to being able to deal with such common raider craft as the R-41 Starchaser, which boasts strength, speed and shields. Naturally, the I-002 still has reduced speed, but 80 MGLT is too much of a cut to have it as a planetary defense interceptor.
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Thursday, 27 Sep 2012, 3:21 PM | Message # 26 |
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| So long as the Chairman's recommendations are taken into account and implemented, I have no issue with this 'I-002' drone!!!
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Friday, 28 Sep 2012, 6:53 AM | Message # 27 |
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| No. 80 MGLT it will stand at unless the hull and shield is brought in line with the Starchaser.
Thus pending compliance on all the following terms (including and pending verification of compliance via a Defense Committee inspection of a representative sample of delivered models), the sale will be approved.
- The Defense Committee will be given shut down codes for all drones.
- They be produced with an Engine set at the 80 MGLT Level.
- The standard requirements mentioned regarding the drones buyers being the end users, and prohibiting transfer or modification of the Drones in future by any party.
- The Drones are unable to leave their home environment or be used aggressively with (auto-shut down if any attempt to do so if made.
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
Message edited by Bernard_Oriel - Friday, 28 Sep 2012, 7:01 AM |
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Friday, 28 Sep 2012, 7:13 AM | Message # 28 |
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| Fair enough. These particular sales will have the speeds reduced to 80 MGLT. A sample is already on its way to the Defense Committee.
Transmission of the shut down codes will be transmitted immediately and all the terms will be adhered to.
As such, Chairman Oriel, might I assume this hearing is complete?
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Friday, 28 Sep 2012, 8:09 AM | Message # 29 |
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| Indeed, as the terms are accepted the hearing is closed pending the conditions mentioned - naturally you'll have to approach your customers to renegotiate the initial contract as the Drones are planned to be considerably different in specification from the design initially promised.
I'm surprised your customers didn't make an approach to the Committee directly, however, for now, I'm happy to press ahead.
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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